First ‘ParaNorman’ Clip Explains Lore, Norman’s Plight

Vulture has landed the first ever clip from Focus Features’ animated horror comedy ParaNorman, which takes place in “a small town that comes under siege by zombies. Who can it call? Only misunderstood local boy Norman (voiced by Kodi Smit-McPhee), who is able to speak with the dead. In addition to the zombies, he’ll have to take on ghosts, witches and, worst of all, grown-ups, to save his town from a centuries-old curse. But this young ghoul whisperer may find his paranormal activities pushed to their otherworldly limits.”

In theaters August 17, the clip introduces Norman’s family member who explains what must be done to end the town’s curse.